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Meanwhile, Pogba racks up an extra £50,000 for each goal he scores and £20,000 for every assist.

And while goal incentive schemes are normal at most clubs, the pay disparity that sets Pogba and Sanchez apart from the rest of the squad have created divisions in the locker room, according to The Sun.

Pogba and Sanchez have both been linked with moves away from United this summer

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now facing a battle to get the players on the same page as the rifts continue off the pitch.

The bonus wage scheme was reportedly brought in to lower the wage bill approximately three years ago but the plan appears to have backfired.

SANCHEZ'S BONUSES

GOALS: 2 (£75,000 per goal)

ASSISTS: 3 (£25,000 per goal)

TOTAL: £225,000

POGBA'S BONUSES

GOALS: 17 (£50,00 per goal)

ASSISTS: 10 (£20,000 per goal)

TOTAL: £1.050million

The goal-bonus scheme could also be the reason why Pogba and Sanchez squabbled over who would take a penalty against Leicester back in August.

A source told The Sun: 'The real problem is the incentive plan.

'It has caused a lot of animosity and is as responsible for the lack of the recent failure of team spirit as anything else.'

Both Pogba and Sanchez have been linked with moves away from Old Trafford this summer.

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing the World Cup winning-midfielder while Inter Milan could rescue the Chilean from his nightmare stint in the north west of England.